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08-25-2018 11:42 PM

pugetdude

Quote:

Originally Posted by tech69

nice. I got a dewalt last week and tried to copy a swag table but the only scrap I had was aluminum 1/8". It looks ok but not sturdy. I think I'm going to buy the swag table v3 so I can get the miter tracks and miter option. A foot pedal sounds nice too. You might want to get one. They're only around $15 at HF. Thanks for sharing your stand.

Been using my aluminum portaband table for years. Cost was almost nothing, 2 pieces of scrap aluminum, and $1 worth of fasteners.

01-12-2018 01:47 PM

straightexhaust

I have a Milwaukee sitting around for this, good winter project thanks

07-27-2017 06:00 AM

rip-tide

Quote:

Originally Posted by farna

Should be able to find a relay or contactor to use with the foot pedal switch.

So you wire in a relay, kind of takes the intended speed control control off the table.

Don't cha think ?

I'm not sure why speed control is necessary for a saw designed to cut metal to begin with?

greg

07-26-2017 10:55 PM

tech69

nice. I got a dewalt last week and tried to copy a swag table but the only scrap I had was aluminum 1/8". It looks ok but not sturdy. I think I'm going to buy the swag table v3 so I can get the miter tracks and miter option. A foot pedal sounds nice too. You might want to get one. They're only around $15 at HF. Thanks for sharing your stand.

06-10-2017 10:16 AM

farna

Should be able to find a relay or contactor to use with the foot pedal switch.

04-16-2015 07:42 AM

timothale

spring clamp

I use my Milwaukee band saw a lot , both in the stand and hand held. Instead of a zip tie I use a metal spring clamp, clamp on the handle above the trigger, then slide it down to get the speed I want, easy to take off.

04-16-2015 07:26 AM

DensMach1

That's awesome!! thanks foe the idea and pictures

03-22-2015 11:46 AM

DanTwoLakes

Quote:

Originally Posted by 302 Z28

Hardly rated for the load a portable band saw requires.

Vince

Absolutely true. Not a good idea. The pedal is used on motors of about 1/8th HP, if that.

03-22-2015 11:44 AM

DanTwoLakes

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullheimer

whens the last time you actually saw any foot pedal sewing machines at a garage sale steve=o?

He's talking about the foot pedal that operates a portable electric sewing machine, and you CAN find one at almost every yard sale.

03-18-2015 11:36 AM

Autoworld Corp

Talk about Rube Goldbergh!!!! Hey WORKS right? Nuff said. LOL

[QUOTE=evintho;1542463]Found a cheap way to make a stationary bandsaw for cutting plates for brackets and such. Items required are a stick of 1" square tubing and a $2 garage sale 3-1/2" vise.

$2 vise.

Fabbed up a base.

Made a support bar.

Mounted the vise.

Built the table structure.

Table top scrounged from dumpster at work. 1/8" steel.

Mounted the table top.

Chucked my 6230 in the vise and wahlah...........instant stationary bandsaw!

also....in your yard sale trips, pick up an old electric sewing machine foot pedal. they work like a dimmer switch, but foot operated. great for any power tool. drill press. band saw. etc. plus, keeps your hands free.

Hardly rated for the load a portable band saw requires.

Vince

03-01-2013 05:28 PM

evintho

Thanks! The frame design is mine. I copied the outer dimensions off the original subframe (which was a rusty, rotted mess). I Z'd the front x-member 3" and kicked up the rear 13". The rear isn't a 4-link. A 4-link has 2 upper and 2 lower arms. My rear is just 2 trailing arms thats suspended w/coilovers and centered with a panhard bar.

03-01-2013 01:46 AM

barrnone50

looking good on the your frame! should be a roller soon. I know it takes a while but you can tell you have put a lot of thought into your build. Your frame design is yours or did you get dimenisons from other source? what you did with rear end look pretty clean,would that be considered a 4 link? thanks George

02-27-2013 05:09 PM

evintho

Thanks man! The body is on hold right now. I've been concentrating on making it a roller. Got the front and rear suspension hung and most of an x-member built. Right now I'm working on mounting the '40 Ford pedal assembly and master cylinder. Sure is slow going!

02-27-2013 04:34 PM

barrnone50

I like the band saw. But what about a update on the body Doctor? You did a great job on the 1/4s claiming to be a rooky hard to believe after seeing the completed 1/4s. Great job!

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